Mac OS X Snow Leopard Upgrade
August 27th 2009 15:07
Category: Computers and Laptops
The Snow Leopard is Apple’s next big operating system that comes to stores tomorrow, Friday, August 28, 2009. If you have a Max, you’ll probably need the upgrade, so the $30 price isn’t that bad to go ahead and get it now. But, you’ll find that isn’t not a huge upgrade, so most of the changes aren’t going to be immediately obvious.
It’s just a performance boost
Most changes are for the most part invisible. The new OS is supposed to take advantage of 64-bit Intel Macs, so all applications have been rewritten for 64-bit processors. If what you do on your Mac isn’t processor-intensive, you’re not going to see a big difference.
Not all third-party software is guaranteed to work
Although, still compatible for 32-bit applications, if the third-party developer hasn’t rewritten the application to suit Snow Leopard, it’s probably not going to be 64-bit capable. The program will still work, but it won’t be optimized for 64-bit usage. Check the third-party software to see if the application has been tested on Snow Leopard.
Minor tweaks to interface
You’re not going to get a new experience. The changes are small and minor.
No support for PowerPC Macs
If you have a PowerPC instead of Intel, you should know that Snow Leopard won’t work on your computer. You must have an Intel Mac with at least 1GB of memory, and at least 5GB of free hard-drive space for the install; you’ll also need a DVD drive to run the installation.
Up to 7 GB more hard-drive space
You will get free space after upgrading with Snow Leopard. You may only get 3GB of space freed up, but Apple promises up to 7GB.
$30 price tag
Even though the changes are minor, the $30 price is not that bad. Apple does charge $170 for the Mac Box Set if you’re upgrading from Tiger, but it’s been proven that the upgrade from Tiger to Snow Leopard, you can successfully install the upgrade with the $30 upgrade.
It’s just a performance boost
Most changes are for the most part invisible. The new OS is supposed to take advantage of 64-bit Intel Macs, so all applications have been rewritten for 64-bit processors. If what you do on your Mac isn’t processor-intensive, you’re not going to see a big difference.
Not all third-party software is guaranteed to work
Although, still compatible for 32-bit applications, if the third-party developer hasn’t rewritten the application to suit Snow Leopard, it’s probably not going to be 64-bit capable. The program will still work, but it won’t be optimized for 64-bit usage. Check the third-party software to see if the application has been tested on Snow Leopard.
Minor tweaks to interface
You’re not going to get a new experience. The changes are small and minor.
No support for PowerPC Macs
If you have a PowerPC instead of Intel, you should know that Snow Leopard won’t work on your computer. You must have an Intel Mac with at least 1GB of memory, and at least 5GB of free hard-drive space for the install; you’ll also need a DVD drive to run the installation.
Up to 7 GB more hard-drive space
You will get free space after upgrading with Snow Leopard. You may only get 3GB of space freed up, but Apple promises up to 7GB.
$30 price tag
Even though the changes are minor, the $30 price is not that bad. Apple does charge $170 for the Mac Box Set if you’re upgrading from Tiger, but it’s been proven that the upgrade from Tiger to Snow Leopard, you can successfully install the upgrade with the $30 upgrade.
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